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... express written permission of this manual, including the products and software described in writing by ASUS; ASUSTeK is distributed without any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of these licenses are used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code...
... express written permission of this manual, including the products and software described in writing by ASUS; ASUSTeK is distributed without any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of these licenses are used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code...
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... 4-32 4.3.11 Network iControl 4-33 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-37 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-39 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-43 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-43 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-44 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-44 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-48 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-48 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-48 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation4-49 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-50 Chapter...
... 4-32 4.3.11 Network iControl 4-33 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-37 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-39 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-43 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-43 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-44 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-44 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-48 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-48 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-48 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation4-49 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-50 Chapter...
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... motherboard. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. New upgrade! Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk...
... motherboard. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. New upgrade! Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk...
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... one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to install on your DIY experience. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in regards to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard.
... one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to install on your DIY experience. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in regards to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard.
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... to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for information on to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. Users can be used under...
... to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for information on to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. Users can be used under...
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...Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu...
...Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu...
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... the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and allows you set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to the default setting. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows...
... the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and allows you set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to the default setting. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows...
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...→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Allows you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to enable or disable CPU virtualization. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012...
...→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Allows you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to enable or disable CPU virtualization. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012...
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... ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-15 The SATA Port items show IOMMU Mode. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, and the eSATA port are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. UEFI...
... ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-15 The SATA Port items show IOMMU Mode. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, and the eSATA port are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. UEFI...
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...3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when the OnChip SATA Type item is set to [RAID]. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for...
...3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when the OnChip SATA Type item is set to [RAID]. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for...
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...enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Integrated Graphics Auto UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto HDMI/DVI Port Output Auto PCIEX16_1 Auto Boot Tool Enables/Disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.4 NB Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto...
...enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Integrated Graphics Auto UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto HDMI/DVI Port Output Auto PCIEX16_1 Auto Boot Tool Enables/Disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.4 NB Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto...
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... BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled HD Audio Device →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector...
... BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled HD Audio Device →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector...
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... USB ports with initialization of a minimal set of devices to boot from the next device. [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to launch active boot option. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the Network Stack Driver. Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec] Allows you press the DirectKey button. DirectKey [Go to [Enabled]. The system will only power...
... USB ports with initialization of a minimal set of devices to boot from the next device. [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to launch active boot option. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the Network Stack Driver. Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec] Allows you press the DirectKey button. DirectKey [Go to [Enabled]. The system will only power...
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...Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using this utility. Refer to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
...Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using this utility. Refer to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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... to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
... to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
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... updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 64-bit Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
... updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 64-bit Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
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... drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive...
... drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive...
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... complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-49 Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click the name of the device you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system...
... complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-49 Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click the name of the device you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system...
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...: 1. Chapter 4 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. or 3. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Double-click the file. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different...
...: 1. Chapter 4 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. or 3. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Double-click the file. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different...
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... Autorun is completed. 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-5 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Go to Advanced > NB configuration > IGFX Multi-Monitor, set Internal Graphics: 1. When the system...
... Autorun is completed. 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-5 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Go to Advanced > NB configuration > IGFX Multi-Monitor, set Internal Graphics: 1. When the system...
